Is this a good RAM to buy?
Is this a good RAM to buy?
Considering the drop in RAM prices, you might want to upgrade to a 3600 MHz with 16-16-16-36 timing soon. This setup would be ideal for your planned Zen 3 upgrade later this year. Let me know if you need more details!
The schedule has shifted slightly. The code is 16-19-19-39. I went with the linked option because it matched Samsung B-die results, though it was $15 more. I prefer the more stylish version for gaming, photo, and video editing. Edit: Timing and B-die don’t seem to matter much.
Timings might boost performance slightly, yet the price of $85 isn't justified. It's all about whether the upgrade is worth it.
Timings seem less critical right now. I mostly chose these because they were among the few B-die models with 32 GBs on two sticks. Regarding prices, it's better to wait until Black Friday or consider buying now if you're comfortable. For the 3600MHz option, it works well for Zen 3 but higher frequencies might offer more performance depending on your needs.
Typically the most important timing is the CAS latency, shown first. Predicting the future is difficult, so it's tough to be certain.
It can help depending on your choices, but avoid purchasing a CL20 kit or anything with bad timing. The 'B' die kits tend to cost more and aren't worth it unless you find a good price. A 3200MHz CL16 unit for instance costs $94.99, while the cheapest 3600MHz CL16 is $138.99—a difference of about $44. That means you could save more than $100 by selecting the right option. You don’t need to spend over $150 for a 32GB drive.